Historic churches · North Wales
Maentwrog
Maentwrog — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Maentwrog is a church in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Maentwrog is a church located in North Wales. It serves as a local place of worship and is known for its architectural features typical of the region.
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Background
History
The church is dedicated to the memory of Twrog, an eminent British saint, who lived in the 5th and 6th Centuries. According to information in St Twrog's Church, based on a late addition to the Bonedd y Saint, there were four brothers and sons of Ithel Hael o Lydaw (Brittany) who came to Wales as Christian missionaries: The village settlement expanded in the 19th century to house workers from local slate mines. Within the village community is the imposing Plas Tan y Bwlch, home of the Snowdonia National Park Study Centre and former residence of the Oakeley family. Maentwrog hydro-electric power station was opened in 1928, and still produces electricity today. It is supplied by water from…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9450, -3.9880
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Maentwrog
- Postcode
- LL41 4HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Sources
- wikipedia: Maentwrog (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maentwrog?
- Maentwrog is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 4HS), in the parish of Maentwrog.
- Is Maentwrog free to visit?
- Yes, Maentwrog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maentwrog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 4HS. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.